USB-8473

Part number(s):
779792-02
779792-01
779793-01
779793-02

USB, 1-Port, High-Speed CAN Interface Device

Overview

The USB-8473 is a controller area network (CAN) interface for developing CAN applications. The USB-8473 provides listen-only, self-reception (echo), and advanced filtering modes. Each USB-8473 is shipped with NI-CAN driver software, which provides a frame-based API for rapid application development. All NI-CAN interfaces are designed to meet the physical and electrical requirements for in-vehicle (automotive) networks based on CAN.

USB-8473 Details

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Part Numbers (4) Price
779792-02
779792-01
779793-01
779793-02
Recommended replacement: 784661-01Recommended replacement: 784661-01Recommended replacement: 784661-01Recommended replacement: 784661-01
NI Lead Time
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Bus Connector
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Supports External Timing And Triggering
No
No
Yes
Yes
CAN Physical Layer
High-Speed
High-Speed
High-Speed
High-Speed
Reconfigurable
No
No
No
No
Bus Connection
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Operating Temperature Range
0 °C to 55 °C
0 °C to 55 °C
0 °C to 55 °C
0 °C to 55 °C

USB-8473 Accessories and Software

  • Product (Part Number)
    Description
    Recommended use cases
    LabVIEW Professional (784584-35)
    LabVIEW Professional Development System, Windows, All Languages, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for test, measurement, automation, and control applications; NI LabVIEW enables engineers to quickly connect to real-world systems, accelerate their productivity, and adapt to any challenge. LabVIEW provides the following capabilities:

    • Connectivity to any Instrument regardless of vendor
    • A native user interface for monitoring and controlling test
    • Thousands of engineering analysis functions
    • Seamless interoperability popular programming languages, such as Python, C, and .NET

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    Automotive Diagnostic Command Set Toolkit (788516-35)
    Automotive Diagnostic Command Set Toolkit, Subscription License

    Recommended for implementing automotive diagnostic commands into ECU test systems from validation to production test. This add-on for NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows™/CVI software, and Microsoft Visual Studio provides support for UDS and OBD protocols.

    Key Workflows

    • Read and write parameters
    • Access diagnostic trouble codes
    • Flash ECU firmware
    • Initiate ECU diagnostic test modes

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    LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35)
    NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, Download

    Recommended for engineers building full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market.

    The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products:

    • NI LabVIEW—Provides a graphical programming environment for test system development, enabling connectivity to any instrument and fully integrated user interfaces.
    • NI TestStand—Eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance by providing an off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test.
    • NI DIAdem—Saves engineers hundreds of hours of manual data analysis and report creation with automation.
    • NI FlexLogger™ software—Simplifies data acquisition and data logging with interactive measurement setup for NI DAQ hardware.
    • NI InstrumentStudio™ software—Provides a central location for configuration, measurement, and automation.
    View Product Details

Resources

USB-8473 Dimensional Drawing(s)
USB-8473 Product Certification(s)
USB-8473 Letter of Volatility

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